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Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, was named to the prestigious Florida 500 list for the third year years in a row.

President Stephenson earns third Florida 500 recognition

Dr. Devin Stephenson, president of º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø, has been named to Florida Trend magazine’s prestigious Florida 500 list for the third straight year, recognizing his leadership and growing influence in advancing STEM education and economic development.

From left, Bob Knight, Deedra Knight and Dr. Devin Stephenson, º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s president, pose with student-athletes in celebration of the Knight family's historic first gift to º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics.

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics receives historic first gift from Knight family

º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s new athletics program has received its first philanthropic gift, a $60,000 contribution from longtime Lakeland residents Bob and Deedra Knight. The milestone donation marks an exciting step forward for º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Athletics as the University builds its inaugural sports teams and gains support from the local community.

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The Phoenix is º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø’s Official Mascot

On the final class day of its first academic year, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø has introduced the Phoenix as its official mascot. The concept was developed and voted on by students in the University’s inaugural class. The Phoenix, which derives from Greek mythology, is a long-living bird that is reborn again and again, rising from its ashes in a sign of

Innovative Sensor Technology

Sensor technology is a dynamic field that involves electrical or optical devices for monitoring and measuring an application or device. This information is utilized to improve a product’s functionality, processes and systems. The current growth in innovative sensor technology enables development of sensors and sensing systems to be used in practices such as health, environmental and safety issues. A growing

Interview with Aubury Erickson

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø recently released Future Proof, a comprehensive digital innovation whitepaper on the advancement of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and its impact on Florida’s economy and education system. From business leader insights to the student perspective, Future Proof features a range of informative interviews. For example, Aubury Erickson, a student in º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Inaugural Class, discussed the

Electrical Engineering Careers

Electrical engineers take the science of electrical power and microchip applications to create devices by finding innovative ways to solve today’s global challenges. Electrical engineers may work on projects involving power transmission, power distribution and power consumption. Advancements in technology, combined with a rising demand for electrical engineers, makes pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering an exciting opportunity for students.

Student Presentations Recognized by Florida Academy of Sciences

Two º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students have been honored by the Florida Academy of Sciences for their poster presentations. Freshman Eric Vickers (pictured above) and sophomore James Mulharan presented their research posters at the 79th Annual Meeting of the FAS at Saint Leo University. Both students major in Electrical Engineering at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø. Eric’s poster presentation was on the “Physicochemical Characteristics

º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøs Annual Industry Partner Summit Brings Together Leading Minds in High Tech

Business leaders in innovation and technology from throughout the the Southeast traveled to º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s campus Wednesday for º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Second Annual Industry Partner Summit. The event brought together more than 100 professionals from industry-leading firms, including Nielsen, Tech Data, Florida Blue, Publix, Mosaic and Saddle Creek Logistics, to help inform the University’s curriculum and connect them with additional

#STEMTalks Unanswered Questions

What kinds of internships can º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students land? What is the background of º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s founding President, Dr. Randy K. Avent? These are just some of the questions that participants posed at the University’s recent Google + Hangout, #STEMTalks. On March 31, 2015, º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø hosted its final Google+ Hangout in a three-part series on advanced technology and

Nanotechnology Careers

University’s degree program in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s extensive curriculum provides students the opportunity to earn an Engineering Degree with a special concentration in the cutting-edge field of nanotechnology. Just what is nanotechnology? This emerging field incorporates engineering, chemistry, physics, materials science, biology, and a growing number of other disciplines. Literally, the “science of the small,â€� nanoscience focuses

#STEMTalks Google+ Hangout at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø

What are the top jobs of the future? Which STEM industries are hiring? º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø President Dr. Randy K. Avent is part of a panel of distinguished STEM experts and leaders who will take part in a virtual Google+ Hangout on March 31, 2015 at 8 p.m. The best part about the University-hosted #STEMTalks is that you do not

Lawmakers Hear from Floridas Heart of High Tech

LAKELAND, Fla. (March 25, 2015) – º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø students and officials filled the Florida Capitol on Wednesday during an annual visit with lawmakers. º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø Day at the State Capitol included high-tech displays showcasing the University’s innovative mission, signature campus, applied research initiatives, industry partnerships and economic impact on Florida. Students from º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Inaugural Class were on hand

Lakeland Middle School Student Creates Award-Winning Invention at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍøs 3D Printing Lab

LAKELAND, Fla. – Thirteen-year-old Christian Herman is proof that innovation can occur at any age. The Lakeland Christian School seventh-grader has invented a pencil grip that helps children improve their handwriting skills – and he’s done it with a little help from the lab team at º£½Ç³Ô¹ÏÍø. Constructed using one of º£½Ç³Ô¹Ï꿉۪s Makerbot 3D printers, the pencil

The STEM-Enabled World

Welcome to the STEM-enabled world. As the U.S. transitions to a knowledge-based economy, STEM – or science, technology, engineering and mathematics – increasingly defines how we live and determines our future. STEM informs most every groundbreaking idea that is propelling our technology-driven society, from Apple’s new Smart watch to Amazon’s futuristic delivery drones to Google contact lenses that monitor blood-sugar